Laurel Elementary vs Urban Montessori Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
473 students
Urban Montessori Charter
Oakland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
343 students
| Measure | Laurel Elementary Oakland, California | Urban Montessori Charter Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4730 of 5,693 | #2369 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46604 of 50,301 | #30395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 473 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.8 | 85.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urban Montessori Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 17.0).
- •Urban Montessori Charter does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Urban Montessori Charter does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Urban Montessori Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 85.4%).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on students per teacher (27.8 vs 85.8).
- •Laurel Elementary is the larger school with 473 students compared with 343.
- •Laurel Elementary is a public school while Urban Montessori Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Laurel Elementary better than Urban Montessori Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Urban Montessori Charter ranks higher (42.4 vs 17.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Laurel Elementary and Urban Montessori Charter?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Elementary: 473. Urban Montessori Charter: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Elementary and Urban Montessori Charter rank in California?
Laurel Elementary is 4730th of 5,693 and Urban Montessori Charter is 2369th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).